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Are you, or someone in your household a teen who is pregnant or parenting? Cal-Learn is a statewide program for pregnant and parenting teens in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. It is designed to encourage pregnant and parenting teens to graduate from high school or its equivalent, become independent, and form healthy families. Three coordinated services help teens become self-sufficient adults and responsible parents:
- Intensive case management assists teen parents to obtain education, health and social services.
- Supportive services such as child care, transportation, educational expenses, to enable pregnant/parenting to attend school.
- Bonuses and penalties to encourage school attendance and good grades. Four $100 bonuses per year may be earned based on report card results, and a one-time $500 bonus for graduating or attaining an equivalent high school diploma. Penalties are applied if satisfactory grades are not maintained, and/or timely report cards are not submitted.
Who is it for?
Pregnant/parenting teens who are receiving CalWORKs are required to participate in Cal-Learn if:
- They are under the age of 19.
- They live in the same household as their child,
- They have not graduated from high school or its equivalent,
- They are not in foster care.
What services are provided?
As a Cal-Learn participant, you will be assigned a SSW who will monitor your school progress. Your SSW can also help arrange the following services:
Behavioral Health Services
- Individual and group counseling to help you in daily life
Substance Abuse Counseling
- To help you overcome drug and alcohol problems
Domestic Violence Services
- Domestic abuse counseling in a safe and private environment
- Referrals for legal services, community resources, and finding a safe shelter
Transportation
- Bus passes to attend school program
- Mileage at the public transportation rate
Ancillary
- School related expenses with approval
- DMV Reduced Fee ID referrals
Child Care
- Community Connection for Child Care based on household composition
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Various fun & helpful events arranged throughout the year.
How to Apply:
Pregnant/parenting teens may be referred to CalLearn through their parents CalWorks social worker.
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